Residency 108 - Fall session 2020

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Photo: Klara-Marié den Heijer

Residency 108 - Fall session 2020

Residency 108 invites emerging and established artists, writers and thinkers of all disciplines to immerse themselves in their creative practice. They particularly welcome those who work with nature, ecology and the installation of temporary outdoor land-art works. The residency is free apart from the cost of travel and material expenses which must be assumed by the individual.

Two, four week-long residencies are offered each year, one during the month of October and one in May. The program accommodates three artists at a time. Each resident is provided with a room, working facilities and a stipend for food, participants are responsible for cooking their own meals. Each resident will be asked to present their work during the residency and weekly critiques are held as a group, sometimes with a visiting critic.

The program takes place on 108 acres of pastoral land which was used as a horse farm in the last century. The property features rolling hills, mowed paths, meadows, densely wooded forests, wetlands with a few ponds of varying size and a seasonal stream. In addition to these ecosystems a variety of native plant species host habitats for birds, reptiles and amphibians. Frequent visitors include coyotes, deer and wild turkeys. The barn is home to cats, chickens, goats, horses, pigs and sheep. There is also a private residence on the property, which is not available for use by residents.

The residency is located in a remote area; the closest village is a 7-minute drive or 25-minute bike ride. There is no public transportation in the area, and we do not have a vehicle available for resident use apart from a bike. We do however provide weekly trips to shop for supplies and food. Our program is ideal for artists who wish to engage with the landscape and prefer isolation to interaction. If you require constant contact with “civilization” this may not be the program for you.

The application period is currently open for the fall session, October 17th-November 16th, 2020. The deadline is July 1st, 2020. Send your application to [email protected] and please title all application materials with your name and include the following:

  • Copy of resume
  • Statement of intent (how you plan to spend your time at Residency 108)
  • Include the name of the organization or website where you found the listing for the program.
  • Work samples formatted into a single PDF:

WRITERS: Two work samples – up to 20 pages each.
VISUAL ARTISTS: 10 images with title, date, dimensions, and medium. Video work up to 15 minutes may be submitted.
COMPOSERS/CHOREOGRAPHERS: 5-10 video or audio samples with title and date up to 15 minutes, (still images may also be included if applicable).

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